SACT Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Harrow, United Kingdom - London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

    London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
    London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Harrow, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    Job summary

    We have an exciting new opportunity for a Nurse with Advanced Clinical practice skills, academic qualifications, and the ability to work independently, to join our fantastic expanding nursing team.

    This is an excellent time to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit Team at Northwick Park Hospital as we transition our service to a nurse led service with extended opening hours. We are introducing new roles to support upskilling across the nursing workforce supporting the development of a pathway for career progression within the SACT service.

    The SACT ANP role is an advanced cancer nursing role that crosses traditional professional boundaries by undertaking medical responsibilities within the scope of clinical, competence. You will work closely with our Consultant Nurse for SACT and 2 Band 7 SACT Nurse Practitioners to assess, diagnose, and provide comprehensive care to our patients undergoing anti-cancer treatment.

    Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting and developing new ways of working that emphasise a more efficient, effective, and patient-focused service. You will also serve as a valued clinical resource and actively contribute to the initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care we deliver.

    Main duties of the job

    Full details regarding job description and main duties, can be found in detail in the job description attached.

    About us

    The Macmillan Chemotherapy Day Unit provides care for patients with solid tumour and haematological malignancies who require day case chemotherapy, monoclonal antibodies and supportive and preventative treatments.

    Organisational Values

    All staff employed by the Trust are expected to embody our 'HEART' values throughout their employment. The values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and underpin everything we do and say to achieve our vision:

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

    Person Specification

    Education/ Qualifications

    Essential

  • 1.Registered Nurse on the NMC Register
  • 2. MSc ANP / ACP or equivalent
  • 3.Recognised Chemotherapy qualification
  • 4.Specialist post registration qualification in oncology
  • 6.Independent Non-Medical Prescriber

    • Desirable

  • IRMER qualification
  • Advanced communications skills training

    • Knowledge & Experience

    Essential

  • 1.Experience of working as at Nurse Practitioner at band 7 in chemotherapy setting .
  • 2.Experience of assessing patients prior to receiving SACT in a solid tumour setting.
  • 3.Extensive contemporaneous post registration experience in chemotherapy day case setting.
  • chemotherapy administration experience.
  • 5Involvement in projects/issues related to advanced nursing practice.
  • 6 Teaching and assessing in clinical practice experience
  • 7 Proven leadership and management skills & experience

    • Desirable

  • oEvidence of practically applied knowledge and skills attained through MSc study

    • Skills, Abilities and Attributes

    Essential

  • 1.Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
  • 2.Excellent organisational skills
  • 3.Advanced clinical skills
  • leadership and management skills
  • 5.Ability to identify, practice and manage critical issues and multiple priorities
  • 6.Evidence of ability to motivate self and others
  • 7.Innovative and able to take part in react positively to changes in practice or work environment.

    • Desirable

  • 1.Interest in health promotion/Education
  • 2.Research experience.